The
following scenario describes a predicament of the Buffalo Theater for
Youth. Using the tools and procedures you learned for assessing a
situation according to the Creative Problem Solving Model, discuss what
the company should do. Write in APA form and at Master's Level. Your
writing must include citations from at least three sources- including
the PDF source provided.
Scenario:
Buffalo Theater for Youth Predicament
In
1975, two college theater instructors, with passion for inspiring
youth, founded Theatre of Youth (TOY) in Buffalo, New York. Their
mission was to create a company dedicated to meaningful theater
experiences for young people. TOY filled a need in the Buffalo
community. Within 4 years, international guest directors, funding from a
variety of sources, and a reputation for producing high quality
professional theater combined to make TOY a significant arts
organization in the area. In 1979, TOY received the national Outstanding
Children’s Theater Award.
By
1994, however, the theater was in trouble for a variety of reasons. TOY
had begun producing plays for adult audiences and fewer children’s
productions. A cycle of public funding cuts had begun and the company’s
artistic director abruptly resigned. The remaining staff was left to
face growing financial obligations. The company was failing fast. What
should they do?
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